At a full meeting of Bridgnorth Town Council last week, members adopted the Civility and Respect Pledge for local authorities. The pledge was created by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), One Voice Wales, the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) and county associations following growing concerns about the impact bullying, harassment, and intimidation have on local councils, councillors, clerks and council staff. The intimidation, abuse, bullying and harassment of councillors, clerks and council staff, in person or online, is never acceptable, whether by councillors, clerks, council staff, or members of the public." He added: “I am pleased that Bridgnorth Town Council has agreed to sign up to the Civility and Respect Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to professionalism in representing the people of Bridgnorth." However, not all local councils have been as willing.